OpenAI announces solutions to 10 longstanding maths problemsMon, 03 Aug 2026 16:16:03 +0000 Ten conundrums that stumped human mathematicians for years have been cracked by OpenAI's Astra model, continuing a hot streak of AI-driven breakthroughs that are shaking up the field | |
Will a new kind of AI that understands physical reality change the world again?Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000 AI chatbots can describe reality in words, but don’t truly understand cause and effect in the real world. Now, a fresh kind of machine intelligence that does just that is emerging | |
Why sitting under a parasol is barely cooler than being in the sunMon, 03 Aug 2026 14:46:01 +0000 A beach umbrella might protect you from sunburn, but when it comes to keeping you cool, it makes surprisingly little difference | |
Are beef-liver or standard iron supplements better for boosting iron?Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Beef-liver supplements are said to be more effective at raising iron levels than standard tablets, but is it true? Columnist Alice Klein looks into the evidence behind the claims | |
The best new science-fiction novels of August 2026Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Fascist empires and deadly sea monsters are on offer in the science fiction out this month, says Alison Flood | |
How Europe can make its landscapes more fire-resilientFri, 31 Jul 2026 16:19:40 +0000 Paradoxically, suppressing wildfires has also made European countries more vulnerable to huge blazes like those seen in France and Spain this week. With global warming also amplifying the danger, some experts are calling for a change of strategy | |
Climate change may help eliminate malaria from West and Central AfricaFri, 31 Jul 2026 15:50:20 +0000 Global warming may make it too hot for malaria-carrying mosquitoes to survive in parts of Africa, but could also shift the problem to less affected areas | |
Could eating less protein slow ageing?Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:02:06 +0000 Protein is everywhere, but studies – mostly in non-human animals – suggest that limiting our intake could extend our lifespan | |
Thousands of people in China have had banned Alzheimer’s surgeryFri, 31 Jul 2026 12:36:11 +0000 Surgery that aims to enhance the clearance of Alzheimer's-associated proteins from the brain has been banned in China, but only after thousands of people had the procedure | |
Where to watch the next total solar eclipse anywhere in the worldFri, 31 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 The total solar eclipse on 12 August will only be visible to a lucky few, but eclipses happen all over the world – here are the next ones to look out for, wherever you may be | |